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LyondellBasell, a global leader, is the most respected company in its industry because of its superior performance, empowered people and social responsibility.

Purpose:

LyondellBasell is in business to deliver exceptional value to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders by developing, manufacturing and marketing polymers, chemicals, fuel products and technologies that improve the quality of people’s lives.

Code of Conduct:

The LyondellBasell Code of Conduct governs all transactions of the Company and is the basis for our decisions and activities. We have a responsibility to act ethically, with the highest integrity and in full compliance with all applicable laws. Most importantly, our Code outlines our strategy for doing business the right way, every day.

Essential Elements:

Superior Performance - LyondellBasell’s long-term success will be the result of our market and industry leadership. We are committed to winning in the marketplace through Customer Focus, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Operational Excellence.

Guiding Principles:

Unparalleled Customer Focus

Be the partner of choice

Deliver exceptional value to our customer

Innovation

Invest in research and development to extend our leadership positions

Drive innovation and creativity in pursuit of superior performance

Grow profitably

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Show an entrepreneurial spirit in everything we do

Act as an owner

Operational Excellence

Drive improvements in everything we do

Achieve and sustain cost leadership

Challenge the status quo

Work with passion and a sense of urgency

Empowered People - LyondellBasell is committed to a culture where employees have the freedom to act with agility and urgency while balancing the need for appropriate process and governance. We will achieve superior business results by embracing diversity and inclusion, and by promoting learning and development, participation, commitment and accountability.

Guiding Principles:

Freedom and Accountability

Take responsibility and be accountable

Plan effectively, then take swift action

Make decisions based on what is best for the company

Diversity and Inclusion

Promote workforce diversity

Value the different experiences, traits and perspectives of all employees

Treat people with respect, honesty and fairness

Collaborate internally, compete externally

Growth and Development

Attract, retain, recognize and reward high-performing people

Promote employee development as a shared responsibility of individuals and the company

Use formal and informal dialog to exchange views and ideas, seek and provide feedback, and achieve superior results

Celebrate success

Social Responsibility - At LyondellBasell we are dedicated to the principle that workplace injuries, illnesses and adverse environmental impacts are preventable. We manage our businesses with the highest standards of corporate ethics. We are committed to protecting the environment as well as the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and the public.

Guiding Principles:

Personal and Process Safety

Ensure a work environment where nothing is more important than personal and process safety

Commit to being safe, at and away from work, every day

Integrity and Ethics

Be ethical, do the right thing at all times

Be valued and respected members of the communities in which we operate

Environmental Responsibility

Contribute to sustainable prosperity by using energy efficiently, and reducing waste, emissions and discharges